City National Bank of Auburn v. Van Houten

Action by appellees challenging the validity of a lien acquired by appellant by virtue of a sewer assessment, the validity of a tax deed growing out of a tax sale on said lien, and to quiet their title against the same.

The complaint was to quiet title, simply alleging ownership of the real estate in appellees and a claim of some interest therein by appellant, which, it was alleged was unfounded.

Appellant filed an answer in two paragraphs, the first being a general denial and the second setting up that on October 26, 1915, appellee Edgar Van Houten, was the owner of the real estate involved,…